Description
These Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Bites are little balls of sunshine that taste just like a lemon muffin, but without the baking. Made with wholesome raw cashews and gluten-free oats, they are naturally sweetened and packed with zesty fresh lemon flavor. They make the perfect grab-and-go healthy snack or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
1 cup raw cashews (unsalted)
1/2 cup gluten free rolled oats
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 large lemon, zested and juiced (approx. 1 tbsp zest and 1–2 tbsp juice)
2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: 1/4 cup desiccated coconut (for rolling)
Instructions
1. Prep: Wash and dry the lemon. Zest the entire lemon and squeeze the juice.
2. Blend Dry Ingredients: Place the raw cashews and gluten free oats in a food processor. Pulse a few times until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs or a fine meal. Do not over-process into butter.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the food processor.
4. Process: Blend again until the mixture comes together into a sticky dough ball. If the mixture is too dry and crumbly, add another teaspoon of lemon juice or water. If it is too wet, add a tablespoon more oats.
5. Add Poppy Seeds: Add the poppy seeds and pulse briefly just to incorporate them evenly throughout the dough.
6. Shape: Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time. Roll between your palms to form smooth round balls. (Yields approximately 12-14 bites).
7. Coat (Optional): If desired, roll the balls in desiccated coconut to coat the outside.
8. Chill: Place the energy bites on a plate or in a container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
Oats: Ensure you use certified gluten-free oats if you are serving this to someone with celiac disease.
Cashews: Raw cashews provide a neutral, creamy base. If you use roasted cashews, the flavor will be nuttier and less like a muffin.
Storage: Store these bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0